Feeler gauge holder



Aug. 21, 1951 Q McGU|RE 2,564,812

FEELER GAUGE HOLDER Filed NOV. 20, 1945 INVENTOR. flap fif zu're A'ITCIRN EYS Patented Aug. 21, 1951 FEELER GAUGE HOLDER Cap McGuire,Huntington Park, Calif.

Application November 20, 1945, Serial No. 629,791

1 Claim.

The invention relates to a tool, and more especially to a combinationwrench and tool holder.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of an implement ofthis character, wherein the same can be used as a wrench proper foradjusting valves, fuel pipe line couplings or other parts of vehicularmatters, or for the servicing of feeler gauges, files or other toolings,with dispatch and without the use of separate implements, therebyaffording a time-saver gadget.

Another object of the invention is the provision of an implement of thischaracter, wherein it eifects a three-way feeler gauge, and is instantlyserviceable as a wrench for small work in restricted areas or placesdifiicult of access; the implement being novel in construction andunique in its arrangement, it being possessed of few parts and iscompact.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an implement ofthis character which is simple in construction, thoroughly reliabl andeificient in purpose, strong, durable, readily and easily handled; ithaving multiple service with dispatch effective as a holder for avariety of tooling parts and inexpensive to manufacture.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in thefeatures of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as willbe hereinafter mor fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing which discloses the preferred embodiment of the invention andpointed out in the claim hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is an elevation of the implement constructed in accordance withthe invention, it being fitted with several or more feeler gauges.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2--2 of Figure 1 lookingin the direction of the arrows.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a wedging block employed with theimplement.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a retaining clip for the block shownin Figur 3.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout theseveral views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the implement constituting thepresent invention, comprises a handle bar Ill, which in this instance isof round rod-like formation having an external knurled surface II for afirm hand grip thereon. This bar If! at opposite end portions is formedwith threaded terminals l2 with the knurled surface I I therebetween thebar being straight throughout.

To one of the terminals I2 is adjustably tapped thereon a couplingsocketed extension l3 of a wrench head Id of the end type, yet it may beotherwise constructed, for use as a handled wrench for any purposeespecially for adjusting valves of vehicular motors or engine.

The other end terminal l2 has adjustably tapped thereon a couplingsocketed extension I5 of a double jawed clamping head l6, the jawsthereof being separated by a wedge shaped gap l8 therebetween foraccommodating a removable wedge shaped filler block l9 interfitting thesame.

The block I!) is held in true registering position within the recess l8by a retaining clip or saddling bail 20, the bail 2 ll saddling the headIS. A screw 2| extends through an opening 25 in the clip 20. The screw2| also extends through a slot 26 in the jaw l1 and into a threadedopening 21 in the wedge-shaped block l9. Initially, the feeler gauge isinterposed between one of the jaws l1 and the fiat surface of the blockIS. The screw 2| is then projected through the opening 25 in,

the bail 20, then through the slot 26, and into threaded engagement withthe opening 21. Next, the block I9 is slid forwardly so that the blockl9 firmly wedges or secures the gauge 22 in place. Finally, the screw 2|is tightened so that accidental movement of these parts will beprevented. The gauge 22 is adapted to be used in servicing or adjustingvalves in a motor or engine (not shown).

Each head l4 and I6 at the extension thereof is formed with atransversely disposed kerf or slot 23 which intersects the socketed areaof such extension at the flooring of its socket and such kerfaccommodates another feeler gauge 24 which can be firmly held securelyclamped by the end terminal l2 next thereto under adjustment of the headto have service from such feeler gauge 24. In lieu of the feeler gauges22 or 24 a file not shown can be substituted therefor for service, or infact any other tooling gadget appropriately fitting either head can besubstituted; the file being generally used for dressin points ondistributors and magnets on all motors or engines. This implement is foruniversal service as should be apparent, it being a holder in principle.

The wrench can be used in any place that the feeler gauges are usedwhereby much time will be saved.

What is claimed is:

In a tool, a cylindrical rod, the end of said rod being threadedexteriorly for a portion of its length, a head arranged in threadedengagement with the threaded end of said rod, said head being 3 providedwith a wedge-shaped recess defining 8. REFERENCES CITED first and secondSpaced one of sald Jaws The following references are of record in thebeing provided with an opening, a wedge-shaped file of this patent:block removably seated in said recess and provided with a threadedopening registering with UNITED STATES PATENTS the opening in said jaw,a U-shaped clip strad- Number Name Date dling said first jaw andprovided with an opening 944,963 Haven Dec. 28, 1909 registering withthe opening in said jaw and 996,837 Cress July 4,1911 block, and asecuring element extending through 1,173,164 Berkman Feb. 29, 1916 saidregistering openings. 10 1,783,541 Hogg Dec. 2, 1930 CAP MCGUIRE.2,184,340 Ferlin Dec. 26, 1939

